Don’t know what to watch for your next family movie night? No problem! Albawaba has you covered with a list of the best animated movies coming out in 2022.
From big blockbusters to heartwarming tales, there’s sure to be something for everyone on this list. So grab the popcorn and get ready for a fun night in with the family!
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1. Lightyear
The much-anticipated movie release on June 17th tells the story of space ranger, Buzz Lightyear, as he’s left stranded on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth. He must find his way back home with the help of his commander, a team of ambitious recruits, and his robot companion.
Lightyear is an action-packed adventure that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
2. The Bad Guys
The Bad Guys, based on the kids’ graphic novel series by Aaron Blabey, are a group of criminals who enjoy being villains in the animal kingdom. They attempt to become good guys at some point, but their efforts usually result in complete disaster.
3. Minions: The Rise of Gru
The untold story of one twelve-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain is coming to life in this new comedy/animation production. Gru, the creator of the minions, joins a group of villains called the Vicious 6 and sets out to prove that he is the baddest of them all. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.
The untold story of twelve-year-old Gru’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain is one that will have you laughing from beginning to end. In this comedy/animation production, Gru (creator of the minions) joins a group of villains called the Vicious 6. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.
4. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is expected to release on September 23, 2022, four years after the previous instalment. Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has used up eight of his nine lives and sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish which will restore his nine lives.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is the upcoming 2022 instalment of the Puss in Boots franchise, four years after the release of the previous movie. Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has come at a cost: he has used up eight of his nine lives and sets out on a journey to find the mythical Last Wish, which will restore his nine lives.
5. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
The three main protagonists: Buck, Crash, and Eddy go on a journey to discover their own place in the world while at the same time, trying to prevent the Lost World from being overtaken by dinosaurs.
It feels like with “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild,” the franchise decided to focus more explicitly on pleasing their target audience of children instead of maintaining the humor that was present in the previous films – which was something that resonated with all ages.
The Ice Age franchise took a different turn with their latest film, “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild.” It seems they focusing more on explicitly pleasing their target audience of children, rather than keeping the humor present that was enjoyed by all age ranges in the previous films.
Buck, Crash, and Eddy try to keep the Lost World from being overtaken by dinosaurs, as they set out to find a place of their own. In doing so, it feels like the franchise went in a different direction with “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild,” deciding to focus explicitly on pleasing their target audience of children instead of maintaining the humor that resonated with all ages in the previous films.